By Alysha Melnyk There’s nothing like a fresh and easy salad for a weekday meal! I love taco salads because they are so easy to make, but can also use a number of fresh ingredients you may have tucked in your refrigerator or need to use. Get creative and enjoy! Serves 3-4 Ingredients 1 Pound…
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Sweet and Creamy Shishito Pepper Chicken
By Alysha Melnyk Looking for a satisfying and flavorful dinner idea for the week? Look no further than this cheese stuffed, shishito topped baked chicken recipe! I love the combination of flavors in this dish – a creaminess from the goat cheese and cream cheese filling, a smokiness and bit of spice from the shishito…
Crispy Sheet Pan Red Potatoes and Sweet Onions
An easy sheet pan side dish that is super simple to throw together! I love sheet pan meals and side dishes. Anything that’s easy in the food prep realm I am always game for. Crispy sheet pan potatoes are a favorite of mine, because it’s a super hands off way to make potatoes and also…
Creamy Beet and Basil Risotto
A summer “twist” on the classic Italian risotto recipe.Risotto is a traditional Northern Italian rice dish. You have likely experienced its deliciousness in Italian restaurants or have made the dish at home for a special meal.When I crave “comfort foods”, risotto is always a go-to dish for me. I adore the creaminess and cheesiness of…
Tempura Fried, Triple Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms
A must-try summer cuisine. In my opinion, squash blossoms are a must-try in the world of edible flowers. The beautiful blossoms are delicate and delicious, and can be eaten raw or cooked. I grew up most of my life not knowing these were the summer cuisine I was missing out on. Squash blossoms are prepared a…
Italian Style Breakfast Wrap
When you want a breakfast burrito (but also want tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and prosciutto!) this Italian Style Breakfast Wrap is the way to go! I love making anything with eggs on the weekends – especially different styles of breakfast sandwiches! I had a delicious chorizo breakfast burrito a few weeks back at one of my…
Simple Spring Spinach Salad
It’s time for all things fresh and spring! Enjoy this spinach salad as a meal or as a side dish – fresh organic spinach, strawberries, rye bread, asparagus, pistachios, bee pollen, goat cheese, and balsamic all come together in perfect flavor harmony. Happy Week 1 of Taproot Farm’s Summer CSA! I am THRILLED to be…
Fluffy Buttercup Winter Squash Waffles
Delicious, fluffy breakfast waffles made with roasted winter squash and topped with sautéed apples, Kelly Petersen’s homemade apple butter, granola, pumpkin seeds and maple syrup. Yay for squash season! I absolutely LOVE using squash in a variety of recipes from sweet treats to savory delights. Roasting the squash is always the most time consuming part, but…
Baked Cinnamon Walnut Chicken, Topped with Melted Brie, Sautéed Apples and Vanilla Honey, Over a Bed of Greens & Butternut Squash Puree
A seasonal dinner of champions that is restaurant-worthy but easy enough to make in the comfort of your own home. This is one of my NEW favorite meals and I am already looking forward to making it again! 🙂 Growing up, I used to order a dish from one of my family’s favorite restaurants (that…
Pierogis Smothered in Sweet Onion, French Radishes, Fresh Basil & Olive Oil
Adding a simple but delicious “twist” to your favorite homemade, locally made or store bought pierogis ~ fried sweet onion and French radish slices, fresh basil, black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. I LOVE pierogis! They are one of the ultimate comfort foods for me. One of these days I’ll get the courage to make…
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